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Even Abortion Rights Opponents Are Aghast at Brutality of GOP Bill in Louisiana
The Republican-backed state bill treats abortion seekers as murderers – threatening them with a life sentence in prison.
Manchin Joins Republican Senators to Block Abortion Rights Bill
“The public will not forget” who opposed the legislation, Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
Starbucks Union Momentum Grows With Groundbreaking First Wins in California
The union wins signal that organizing momentum is still growing despite aggressive pushback from management.
The End of “Roe” Will Lead to More Family Separation and Child Disappearance
“They make money off of family separation,” says sociologist and legal scholar Dorothy Roberts.
Private Law Has Failed to Hold Chemical Facilities Accountable During Disasters
Policy makers must develop strong emergency responses to keep vulnerable communities safe amid climate crisis.
Warren Unveils New Bill Binding Supreme Court Judges to Ethics Code
The bill comes as trust in the Supreme Court is plummeting.
Jan. 6 Public Hearings May Include Video Testimony From Ivanka Trump and Others
The committee will begin its first day of public hearings on June 9.
Sheriff Denies Racial Profiling After Deputies Search HBCU Team’s Bus for Drugs
A routine traffic stop was allegedly turned into a hunt for illegal substances after deputies saw the bus's occupants.
Labor Board: Starbucks Must Reinstate 7 Workers the Company Fired in Memphis
The board also asked the courts to swiftly issue a judgment against the company to avoid further harm to the union push.
Israeli Forces Shot and Killed Palestinian American Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh
Akleh was covering an Israeli raid on the Jenin refugee camp when she was shot by a sniper, according to Al Jazeera.